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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.59, 91.90 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.59, 91.90 and 45.87 is: 63.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.59 : 91.90 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.59/91.90 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.59x = 91.90 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.59x = 4,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215.17/66.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.30

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