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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.52, 99.64 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.52, 99.64 and 47.28 is: 70.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.52 : 99.64 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.52/99.64 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.52x = 99.64 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.52x = 4,710.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710.98/66.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.82

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