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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.52, 95.88 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.52, 95.88 and 66.16 is: 91.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.52 : 95.88 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.52/95.88 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.52x = 95.88 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.52x = 6,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343.42/69.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.25

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