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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.52, 98.76 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.52, 98.76 and 66.66 is: 92.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.52 : 98.76 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.52/98.76 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.52x = 98.76 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.52x = 6,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583.34/71.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.05

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