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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.53, 91.63 and 48.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.53, 91.63 and 48.08 is: 66.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.53 : 91.63 = 48.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.53/91.63 = 48.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.53x = 91.63 × 48.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.53x = 4,404.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.87/66.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.21

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