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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.79, 92.18 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.79, 92.18 and 46.08 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.79 : 92.18 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.79/92.18 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.79x = 92.18 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.79x = 4,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247.65/66.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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