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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.49, 91.78 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.49, 91.78 and 44.72 is: 61.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.49 : 91.78 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.49/91.78 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.49x = 91.78 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.49x = 4,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103.72/66.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.72

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