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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.21, 98.46 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.21, 98.46 and 66.62 is: 92.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.21 : 98.46 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.21/98.46 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.21x = 98.46 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.21x = 6,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558.91/71.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.11

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