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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.54, 91.69 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.54, 91.69 and 44.74 is: 61.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.54 : 91.69 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.54/91.69 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.54x = 91.69 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.54x = 4,102.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102.21/66.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.65

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