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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.18, 91.24 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.18, 91.24 and 47.74 is: 65.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.18 : 91.24 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.18/91.24 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.18x = 91.24 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.18x = 4,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355.80/66.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.82

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