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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 99.94 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 99.94 and 45.36 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 99.94 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/99.94 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 99.94 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 4,533.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533.28/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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