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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.48, 91.76 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.48, 91.76 and 44.64 is: 61.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.48 : 91.76 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.48/91.76 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.48x = 91.76 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.48x = 4,095.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095.94/66.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.61

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