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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.75, 98.89 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.75, 98.89 and 66.76 is: 92.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.75 : 98.89 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.75/98.89 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.75x = 98.89 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.75x = 6,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601.48/71.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.00

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