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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.19, 91.34 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.19, 91.34 and 47.74 is: 65.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.19 : 91.34 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.19/91.34 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.19x = 91.34 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.19x = 4,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360.10/66.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.88

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