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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.23, 98.52 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.23, 98.52 and 64.47 is: 95.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.23 : 98.52 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.23/98.52 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.23x = 98.52 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.23x = 6,351.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,351.34/66.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.91

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