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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.44, 91.76 and 52.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.44, 91.76 and 52.58 is: 72.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.44 : 91.76 = 52.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.44/91.76 = 52.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.44x = 91.76 × 52.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.44x = 4,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824.71/66.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.61

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