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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.60, 91.92 and 49.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.60, 91.92 and 49.14 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.60 : 91.92 = 49.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.60/91.92 = 49.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.60x = 91.92 × 49.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.60x = 4,516.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516.95/66.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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