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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.52, 91.64 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.52, 91.64 and 62.06 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.52 : 91.64 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.52/91.64 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.52x = 91.64 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.52x = 5,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687.18/66.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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