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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.77, 91.98 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.77, 91.98 and 52.95 is: 72.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.77 : 91.98 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.77/91.98 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.77x = 91.98 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.77x = 4,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870.34/66.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.94

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