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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.34, 91.56 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.34, 91.56 and 44.50 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.34 : 91.56 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.34/91.56 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.34x = 91.56 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.34x = 4,074.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074.42/66.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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