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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 91.17 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 91.17 and 46.47 is: 64.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 91.17 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/91.17 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 91.17 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 4,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,236.79/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.08

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