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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.18, 91.29 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.18, 91.29 and 44.34 is: 61.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.18 : 91.29 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.18/91.29 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.18x = 91.29 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.18x = 4,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047.80/66.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.16

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