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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.10, 91.16 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.10, 91.16 and 47.64 is: 65.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.10 : 91.16 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.10/91.16 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.10x = 91.16 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.10x = 4,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,342.86/66.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.70

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