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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.40, 91.68 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.40, 91.68 and 46.80 is: 64.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.40 : 91.68 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.40/91.68 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.40x = 91.68 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.40x = 4,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290.62/66.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.62

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