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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 99.86 and 65.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 99.86 and 65.09 is: 97.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 99.86 = 65.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/99.86 = 65.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 99.86 × 65.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 6,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499.81/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.36

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