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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.11, 91.14 and 49.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.11, 91.14 and 49.71 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.11 : 91.14 = 49.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.11/91.14 = 49.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.11x = 91.14 × 49.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.11x = 4,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530.57/66.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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