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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.66, 109.38 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.66, 109.38 and 66.38 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.66 : 109.38 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.66/109.38 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.66x = 109.38 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.66x = 7,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261.08/72.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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