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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.43, 99.59 and 56.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.43, 99.59 and 56.71 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.43 : 99.59 = 56.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.43/99.59 = 56.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.43x = 99.59 × 56.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.43x = 5,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647.25/66.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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