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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.52, 91.80 and 52.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.52, 91.80 and 52.12 is: 71.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.52 : 91.80 = 52.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.52/91.80 = 52.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.52x = 91.80 × 52.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.52x = 4,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784.62/66.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.93

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