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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.19, 91.35 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.19, 91.35 and 37.09 is: 51.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.19 : 91.35 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.19/91.35 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.19x = 91.35 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.19x = 3,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388.17/66.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.19

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