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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.64, 91.95 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.64, 91.95 and 39 is: 53.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.64 : 91.95 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.64/91.95 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.64x = 91.95 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.64x = 3,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586.05/66.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.81

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