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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.19, 91.34 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.19, 91.34 and 36.68 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.19 : 91.34 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.19/91.34 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.19x = 91.34 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.19x = 3,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350.58/66.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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