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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 99.49 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 99.49 and 66.04 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 99.49 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/99.49 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 99.49 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 6,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570.32/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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