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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.02, 91.12 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.02, 91.12 and 44.20 is: 61.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.02 : 91.12 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.02/91.12 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.02x = 91.12 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.02x = 4,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027.50/66.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.00

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