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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.12, 91.26 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.12, 91.26 and 44.27 is: 61.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.12 : 91.26 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.12/91.26 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.12x = 91.26 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.12x = 4,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039.62/66.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.10

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