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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.46, 116.40 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.46, 116.40 and 66 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.46 : 116.40 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.46/116.40 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.46x = 116.40 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.46x = 7,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682.40/84.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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