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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.23, 91.38 and 44.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.23, 91.38 and 44.37 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.23 : 91.38 = 44.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.23/91.38 = 44.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.23x = 91.38 × 44.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.23x = 4,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054.53/66.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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