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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 98.80 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 98.80 and 45.64 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 98.80 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/98.80 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 98.80 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 4,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509.23/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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