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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.42, 91.63 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.42, 91.63 and 38.77 is: 53.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.42 : 91.63 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.42/91.63 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.42x = 91.63 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.42x = 3,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552.30/66.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.49

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