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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.47, 91.71 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.47, 91.71 and 44.60 is: 61.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.47 : 91.71 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.47/91.71 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.47x = 91.71 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.47x = 4,089.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,089.81/66.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.53

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