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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.79, 100.32 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.79, 100.32 and 46.54 is: 69.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.79 : 100.32 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.79/100.32 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.79x = 100.32 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.79x = 4,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668.89/66.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.90

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