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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.63, 91.92 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.63, 91.92 and 44.79 is: 61.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.63 : 91.92 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.63/91.92 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.63x = 91.92 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.63x = 4,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117.10/66.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.79

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