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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.27, 91.47 and 37.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.27, 91.47 and 37.17 is: 51.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.27 : 91.47 = 37.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.27/91.47 = 37.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.27x = 91.47 × 37.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.27x = 3,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399.94/66.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.30

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