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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.18, 91.18 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.18, 91.18 and 47.72 is: 65.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.18 : 91.18 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.18/91.18 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.18x = 91.18 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.18x = 4,351.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351.11/66.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.75

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