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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.13, 91.26 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.13, 91.26 and 37.02 is: 51.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.13 : 91.26 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.13/91.26 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.13x = 91.26 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.13x = 3,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377.80/66.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.08

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