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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.02, 91.08 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.02, 91.08 and 45.32 is: 62.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.02 : 91.08 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.02/91.08 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.02x = 91.08 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.02x = 4,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127.75/66.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.52

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