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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.20, 99.44 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.20, 99.44 and 66 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.20 : 99.44 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.20/99.44 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.20x = 99.44 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.20x = 6,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563.04/72.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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