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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.35, 91.49 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.35, 91.49 and 44.51 is: 61.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.35 : 91.49 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.35/91.49 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.35x = 91.49 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.35x = 4,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071.54/66.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.36

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