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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.32, 91.60 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.32, 91.60 and 46.88 is: 64.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.32 : 91.60 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.32/91.60 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.32x = 91.60 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.32x = 4,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294.21/66.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.75

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