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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66, 99.04 and 46.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66, 99.04 and 46.87 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66 : 99.04 = 46.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66/99.04 = 46.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66x = 99.04 × 46.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66x = 4,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,641.28/66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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