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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.60, 91.93 and 52.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.60, 91.93 and 52.81 is: 72.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.60 : 91.93 = 52.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.60/91.93 = 52.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.60x = 91.93 × 52.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.60x = 4,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854.82/66.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.90

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