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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.24, 91.46 and 49.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.24, 91.46 and 49.88 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.24 : 91.46 = 49.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.24/91.46 = 49.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.24x = 91.46 × 49.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.24x = 4,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562.02/66.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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