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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 91.39 and 38.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 91.39 and 38.60 is: 53.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 91.39 = 38.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/91.39 = 38.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 91.39 × 38.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 3,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527.65/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.27

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