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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.72, 91.94 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.72, 91.94 and 44.84 is: 61.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.72 : 91.94 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.72/91.94 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.72x = 91.94 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.72x = 4,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122.59/66.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.79

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