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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.14, 91.20 and 52.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.14, 91.20 and 52.32 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.14 : 91.20 = 52.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.14/91.20 = 52.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.14x = 91.20 × 52.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.14x = 4,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771.58/66.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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