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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.48, 91.60 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.48, 91.60 and 46.77 is: 64.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.48 : 91.60 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.48/91.60 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.48x = 91.60 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.48x = 4,284.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.13/66.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.44

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