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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.06, 91.18 and 49.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.06, 91.18 and 49.74 is: 68.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.06 : 91.18 = 49.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.06/91.18 = 49.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.06x = 91.18 × 49.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.06x = 4,535.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535.29/66.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.65

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