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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.02, 91.13 and 51.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.02, 91.13 and 51.50 is: 71.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.02 : 91.13 = 51.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.02/91.13 = 51.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.02x = 91.13 × 51.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.02x = 4,693.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693.17/66.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.09

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