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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 91.23 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 91.23 and 44.35 is: 61.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 91.23 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/91.23 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 91.23 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 4,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045.66/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.19

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