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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.60, 91.89 and 48.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.60, 91.89 and 48.21 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.60 : 91.89 = 48.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.60/91.89 = 48.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.60x = 91.89 × 48.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.60x = 4,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430.02/66.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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