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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.50, 91.80 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.50, 91.80 and 44.69 is: 61.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.50 : 91.80 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.50/91.80 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.50x = 91.80 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.50x = 4,102.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102.77/66.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.70

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