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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 92.15 and 46.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 92.15 and 46.09 is: 63.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 92.15 = 46.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/92.15 = 46.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 92.15 × 46.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 4,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247.19/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.62

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