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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.96, 92.33 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.96, 92.33 and 45.09 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.96 : 92.33 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.96/92.33 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.96x = 92.33 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.96x = 4,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163.16/66.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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