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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.16, 91.30 and 37.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.16, 91.30 and 37.06 is: 51.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.16 : 91.30 = 37.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.16/91.30 = 37.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.16x = 91.30 × 37.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.16x = 3,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383.21/66.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.14

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