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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.41, 91.61 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.41, 91.61 and 45.68 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.41 : 91.61 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.41/91.61 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.41x = 91.61 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.41x = 4,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185.00/66.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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