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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.61, 91.92 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.61, 91.92 and 38.98 is: 53.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.61 : 91.92 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.61/91.92 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.61x = 91.92 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.61x = 3,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583.04/66.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.79

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