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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.49, 99.62 and 47.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.49, 99.62 and 47.20 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.49 : 99.62 = 47.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.49/99.62 = 47.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.49x = 99.62 × 47.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.49x = 4,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.06/66.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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