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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.25, 91.54 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.25, 91.54 and 47.80 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.25 : 91.54 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.25/91.54 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.25x = 91.54 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.25x = 4,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375.61/66.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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