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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 91.68 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 91.68 and 62.04 is: 86.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 91.68 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/91.68 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 91.68 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 5,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687.83/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.02

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