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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.15, 90.72 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.15, 90.72 and 66.15 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.15 : 90.72 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.15/90.72 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.15x = 90.72 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.15x = 6,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,001.13/66.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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