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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.09, 91.23 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.09, 91.23 and 51.54 is: 71.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.09 : 91.23 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.09/91.23 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.09x = 91.23 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.09x = 4,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701.99/66.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.15

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