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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.23, 91.39 and 38.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.23, 91.39 and 38.60 is: 53.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.23 : 91.39 = 38.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.23/91.39 = 38.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.23x = 91.39 × 38.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.23x = 3,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527.20/66.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.26

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