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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.23, 91.41 and 41.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.23, 91.41 and 41.72 is: 57.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.23 : 91.41 = 41.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.23/91.41 = 41.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.23x = 91.41 × 41.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.23x = 3,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813.25/66.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.57

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