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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.19, 91.32 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.19, 91.32 and 47.56 is: 65.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.19 : 91.32 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.19/91.32 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.19x = 91.32 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.19x = 4,343.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343.18/66.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.62

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