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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.04, 91.18 and 49.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.04, 91.18 and 49.48 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.04 : 91.18 = 49.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.04/91.18 = 49.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.04x = 91.18 × 49.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.04x = 4,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511.59/66.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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