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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.99, 92.40 and 52.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.99, 92.40 and 52.41 is: 72.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.99 : 92.40 = 52.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.99/92.40 = 52.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.99x = 92.40 × 52.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.99x = 4,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842.68/66.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.29

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