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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.30, 91.56 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.30, 91.56 and 45.65 is: 63.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.30 : 91.56 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.30/91.56 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.30x = 91.56 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.30x = 4,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179.71/66.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.04

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