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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 91.10 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 91.10 and 46.68 is: 64.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 91.10 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/91.10 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 91.10 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 4,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252.55/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.32

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