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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.71, 92.09 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.71, 92.09 and 44.87 is: 61.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.71 : 92.09 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.71/92.09 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.71x = 92.09 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.71x = 4,132.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132.08/66.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.94

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