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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.84, 92.25 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.84, 92.25 and 52.40 is: 72.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.84 : 92.25 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.84/92.25 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.84x = 92.25 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.84x = 4,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833.44/66.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.31

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