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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.15, 91.28 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.15, 91.28 and 43.68 is: 60.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.15 : 91.28 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.15/91.28 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.15x = 91.28 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.15x = 3,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987.11/66.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.27

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