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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.37, 91.67 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.37, 91.67 and 47.91 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.37 : 91.67 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.37/91.67 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.37x = 91.67 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.37x = 4,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391.67/66.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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