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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.39, 91.67 and 47.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.39, 91.67 and 47.04 is: 64.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.39 : 91.67 = 47.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.39/91.67 = 47.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.39x = 91.67 × 47.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.39x = 4,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311.92/66.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.95

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