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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.45, 91.69 and 44.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.45, 91.69 and 44.65 is: 61.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.45 : 91.69 = 44.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.45/91.69 = 44.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.45x = 91.69 × 44.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.45x = 4,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093.96/66.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.61

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