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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 91.42 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 91.42 and 47.84 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 91.42 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/91.42 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 91.42 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 4,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373.53/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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