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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.10, 91.26 and 52.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.10, 91.26 and 52.35 is: 72.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.10 : 91.26 = 52.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.10/91.26 = 52.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.10x = 91.26 × 52.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.10x = 4,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777.46/66.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.28

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