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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.25, 99.38 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.25, 99.38 and 45.96 is: 68.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.25 : 99.38 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.25/99.38 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.25x = 99.38 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.25x = 4,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567.50/66.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.94

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