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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 91.20 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 91.20 and 45.42 is: 62.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 91.20 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/91.20 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 91.20 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 4,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142.30/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.65

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