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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.15, 91.08 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.15, 91.08 and 44.28 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.15 : 91.08 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.15/91.08 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.15x = 91.08 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.15x = 4,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033.02/66.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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