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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.47, 91.77 and 44.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.47, 91.77 and 44.67 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.47 : 91.77 = 44.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.47/91.77 = 44.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.47x = 91.77 × 44.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.47x = 4,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098.68/66.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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