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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.23, 98.83 and 59.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.23, 98.83 and 59.40 is: 88.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.23 : 98.83 = 59.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.23/98.83 = 59.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.23x = 98.83 × 59.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.23x = 5,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,870.50/66.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.64

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