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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.21, 99.30 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.21, 99.30 and 45.93 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.21 : 99.30 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.21/99.30 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.21x = 99.30 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.21x = 4,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560.85/66.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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