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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.69, 91.94 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.69, 91.94 and 52.11 is: 71.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.69 : 91.94 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.69/91.94 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.69x = 91.94 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.69x = 4,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790.73/66.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.84

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