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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.52, 91.68 and 48.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.52, 91.68 and 48.10 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.52 : 91.68 = 48.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.52/91.68 = 48.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.52x = 91.68 × 48.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.52x = 4,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409.81/66.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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