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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.72, 92.02 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.72, 92.02 and 44.90 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.72 : 92.02 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.72/92.02 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.72x = 92.02 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.72x = 4,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,131.70/66.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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