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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.90, 92.28 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.90, 92.28 and 45.07 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.90 : 92.28 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.90/92.28 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.90x = 92.28 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.90x = 4,159.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159.06/66.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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