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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.52, 99.59 and 47.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.52, 99.59 and 47.12 is: 70.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.52 : 99.59 = 47.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.52/99.59 = 47.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.52x = 99.59 × 47.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.52x = 4,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692.68/66.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.55

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