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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.79, 92.06 and 52.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.79, 92.06 and 52.21 is: 71.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.79 : 92.06 = 52.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.79/92.06 = 52.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.79x = 92.06 × 52.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.79x = 4,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806.12/66.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.96

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