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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.28, 91.43 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.28, 91.43 and 45.58 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.28 : 91.43 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.28/91.43 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.28x = 91.43 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.28x = 4,166.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166.69/66.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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