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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.04, 91.09 and 48.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.04, 91.09 and 48.59 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.04 : 91.09 = 48.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.04/91.09 = 48.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.04x = 91.09 × 48.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.04x = 4,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426.06/66.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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