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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.89, 92.29 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.89, 92.29 and 45.09 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.89 : 92.29 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.89/92.29 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.89x = 92.29 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.89x = 4,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161.36/66.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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