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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.53, 99.78 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.53, 99.78 and 42.19 is: 63.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.53 : 99.78 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.53/99.78 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.53x = 99.78 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.53x = 4,209.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209.31/66.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.27

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