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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.02, 91.16 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.02, 91.16 and 47.68 is: 65.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.02 : 91.16 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.02/91.16 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.02x = 91.16 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.02x = 4,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346.51/66.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.84

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