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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.41, 98.94 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.41, 98.94 and 63.96 is: 95.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.41 : 98.94 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.41/98.94 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.41x = 98.94 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.41x = 6,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328.68/66.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.29

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