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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.29, 99.65 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.29, 99.65 and 66.33 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.29 : 99.65 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.29/99.65 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.29x = 99.65 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.29x = 6,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,609.72/72.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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