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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.27, 91.41 and 52.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.27, 91.41 and 52.44 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.27 : 91.41 = 52.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.27/91.41 = 52.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.27x = 91.41 × 52.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.27x = 4,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793.54/66.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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