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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.27, 91.35 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.27, 91.35 and 50.68 is: 69.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.27 : 91.35 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.27/91.35 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.27x = 91.35 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.27x = 4,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629.39/66.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.86

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