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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.25, 91.43 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.25, 91.43 and 38.62 is: 53.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.25 : 91.43 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.25/91.43 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.25x = 91.43 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.25x = 3,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531.03/66.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.30

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