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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.24, 91.40 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.24, 91.40 and 38.61 is: 53.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.24 : 91.40 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.24/91.40 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.24x = 91.40 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.24x = 3,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,528.95/66.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.28

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