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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.23, 99.32 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.23, 99.32 and 35.79 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.23 : 99.32 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.23/99.32 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.23x = 99.32 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.23x = 3,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554.66/66.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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