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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.29, 91.40 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.29, 91.40 and 44.42 is: 61.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.29 : 91.40 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.29/91.40 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.29x = 91.40 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.29x = 4,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059.31/66.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.24

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