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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 91.14 and 52.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 91.14 and 52.26 is: 72.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 91.14 = 52.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/91.14 = 52.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 91.14 × 52.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 4,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762.26/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.16

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