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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.20, 101.46 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.20, 101.46 and 66 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.20 : 101.46 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.20/101.46 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.20x = 101.46 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.20x = 6,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696.36/73.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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