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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.25, 91.50 and 49.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.25, 91.50 and 49.09 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.25 : 91.50 = 49.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.25/91.50 = 49.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.25x = 91.50 × 49.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.25x = 4,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491.74/66.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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