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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.47, 98.99 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.47, 98.99 and 66.21 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.47 : 98.99 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.47/98.99 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.47x = 98.99 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.47x = 6,554.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554.13/71.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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