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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.74, 92.07 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.74, 92.07 and 52.22 is: 72.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.74 : 92.07 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.74/92.07 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.74x = 92.07 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.74x = 4,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808.13/66.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.05

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