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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.51, 91.77 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.51, 91.77 and 38.88 is: 53.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.51 : 91.77 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.51/91.77 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.51x = 91.77 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.51x = 3,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568.02/66.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.65

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