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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.97, 92.46 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.97, 92.46 and 45.17 is: 62.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.97 : 92.46 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.97/92.46 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.97x = 92.46 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.97x = 4,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176.42/66.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.36

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