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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.22, 99.66 and 65.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.22, 99.66 and 65.74 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.22 : 99.66 = 65.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.22/99.66 = 65.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.22x = 99.66 × 65.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.22x = 6,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551.65/72.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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