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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.71, 91.96 and 52.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.71, 91.96 and 52.87 is: 72.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.71 : 91.96 = 52.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.71/91.96 = 52.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.71x = 91.96 × 52.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.71x = 4,861.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861.93/66.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.88

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