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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.36, 91.59 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.36, 91.59 and 37.26 is: 51.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.36 : 91.59 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.36/91.59 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.36x = 91.59 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.36x = 3,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412.64/66.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.43

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