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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.25, 91.20 and 49.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.25, 91.20 and 49.83 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.25 : 91.20 = 49.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.25/91.20 = 49.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.25x = 91.20 × 49.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.25x = 4,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544.50/66.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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