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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.37, 91.51 and 48.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.37, 91.51 and 48.88 is: 67.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.37 : 91.51 = 48.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.37/91.51 = 48.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.37x = 91.51 × 48.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.37x = 4,472.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472.76/66.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.39

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