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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.51, 91.82 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.51, 91.82 and 44.70 is: 61.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.51 : 91.82 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.51/91.82 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.51x = 91.82 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.51x = 4,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104.35/66.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.71

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