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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.91, 92.24 and 52.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.91, 92.24 and 52.33 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.91 : 92.24 = 52.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.91/92.24 = 52.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.91x = 92.24 × 52.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.91x = 4,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826.66/66.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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