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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.29, 91.47 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.29, 91.47 and 37.19 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.29 : 91.47 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.29/91.47 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.29x = 91.47 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.29x = 3,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401.31/66.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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