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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.45, 99.72 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.45, 99.72 and 44.72 is: 67.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.45 : 99.72 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.45/99.72 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.45x = 99.72 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.45x = 4,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458.98/66.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.10

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