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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.52, 98.52 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.52, 98.52 and 66.32 is: 91.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.52 : 98.52 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.52/98.52 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.52x = 98.52 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.52x = 6,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,533.85/71.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.36

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