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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.18, 99.24 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.18, 99.24 and 45.90 is: 68.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.18 : 99.24 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.18/99.24 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.18x = 99.24 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.18x = 4,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555.12/66.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.83

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