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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.74, 99.12 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.74, 99.12 and 66.34 is: 91.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.74 : 99.12 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.74/99.12 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.74x = 99.12 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.74x = 6,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575.62/71.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.66

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