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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.27, 91.44 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.27, 91.44 and 36.76 is: 50.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.27 : 91.44 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.27/91.44 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.27x = 91.44 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.27x = 3,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361.33/66.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.73

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