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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.94, 92.27 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.94, 92.27 and 46.18 is: 63.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.94 : 92.27 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.94/92.27 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.94x = 92.27 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.94x = 4,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261.03/66.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.65

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