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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 91.29 and 48.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 91.29 and 48.70 is: 67.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 91.29 = 48.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/91.29 = 48.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 91.29 × 48.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 4,445.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445.75/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.14

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