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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.83, 91.94 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.83, 91.94 and 52.25 is: 71.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.83 : 91.94 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.83/91.94 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.83x = 91.94 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.83x = 4,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,803.14/66.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.88

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