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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.33, 99.55 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.33, 99.55 and 46.06 is: 69.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.33 : 99.55 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.33/99.55 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.33x = 99.55 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.33x = 4,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584.92/66.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.12

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