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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.42, 91.62 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.42, 91.62 and 44.55 is: 61.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.42 : 91.62 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.42/91.62 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.42x = 91.62 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.42x = 4,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081.67/66.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.45

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