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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.21, 91.40 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.21, 91.40 and 46.82 is: 64.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.21 : 91.40 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.21/91.40 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.21x = 91.40 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.21x = 4,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278.66/66.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.62

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