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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 91.13 and 40.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 91.13 and 40.17 is: 55.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 91.13 = 40.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/91.13 = 40.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 91.13 × 40.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 3,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660.49/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.46

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