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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.28, 91.44 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.28, 91.44 and 44.46 is: 61.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.28 : 91.44 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.28/91.44 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.28x = 91.44 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.28x = 4,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065.33/66.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.33

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