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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.35, 91.49 and 48.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.35, 91.49 and 48.83 is: 67.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.35 : 91.49 = 48.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.35/91.49 = 48.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.35x = 91.49 × 48.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.35x = 4,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467.46/66.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.33

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