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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.20, 91.36 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.20, 91.36 and 37.10 is: 51.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.20 : 91.36 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.20/91.36 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.20x = 91.36 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.20x = 3,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389.00/66.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.19

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