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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.51, 91.78 and 37.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.51, 91.78 and 37.40 is: 51.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.51 : 91.78 = 37.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.51/91.78 = 37.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.51x = 91.78 × 37.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.51x = 3,432.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432.57/66.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.61

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