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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.75, 92.09 and 46.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.75, 92.09 and 46.05 is: 63.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.75 : 92.09 = 46.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.75/92.09 = 46.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.75x = 92.09 × 46.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.75x = 4,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240.58/66.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.53

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