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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.56, 101.46 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.56, 101.46 and 66.60 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.56 : 101.46 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.56/101.46 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.56x = 101.46 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.56x = 6,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757.24/67.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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