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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.36, 91.53 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.36, 91.53 and 46.65 is: 64.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.36 : 91.53 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.36/91.53 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.36x = 91.53 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.36x = 4,269.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269.87/66.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.34

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