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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.24, 99.34 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.24, 99.34 and 45.96 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.24 : 99.34 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.24/99.34 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.24x = 99.34 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.24x = 4,565.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565.55/66.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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