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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.99, 98.81 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.99, 98.81 and 66.51 is: 91.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.99 : 98.81 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.99/98.81 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.99x = 98.81 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.99x = 6,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571.52/71.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.28

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