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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 98.33 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 98.33 and 66.58 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 98.33 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/98.33 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 98.33 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 6,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,546.48/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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