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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.84, 100.70 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.84, 100.70 and 66.44 is: 91.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.84 : 100.70 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.84/100.70 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.84x = 100.70 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.84x = 6,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,690.68/72.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.85

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