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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.35, 91.59 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.35, 91.59 and 40.13 is: 55.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.35 : 91.59 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.35/91.59 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.35x = 91.59 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.35x = 3,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675.15/66.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.39

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