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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 98.88 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 98.88 and 65.84 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 98.88 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/98.88 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 98.88 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 6,510.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,510.26/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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