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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 91.38 and 37.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 91.38 and 37.12 is: 51.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 91.38 = 37.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/91.38 = 37.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 91.38 × 37.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 3,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392.03/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.22

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