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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.21, 91.32 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.21, 91.32 and 47.76 is: 65.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.21 : 91.32 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.21/91.32 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.21x = 91.32 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.21x = 4,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361.44/66.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.87

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