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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.23, 91.39 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.23, 91.39 and 38.22 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.23 : 91.39 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.23/91.39 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.23x = 91.39 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.23x = 3,492.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492.63/66.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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