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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.58, 98.82 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.58, 98.82 and 66.72 is: 92.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.58 : 98.82 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.58/98.82 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.58x = 98.82 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.58x = 6,593.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593.27/71.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.11

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