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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.30, 98.68 and 66.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.30, 98.68 and 66.10 is: 98.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.30 : 98.68 = 66.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.30/98.68 = 66.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.30x = 98.68 × 66.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.30x = 6,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522.75/66.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.38

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