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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.59, 91.90 and 37.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.59, 91.90 and 37.48 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.59 : 91.90 = 37.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.59/91.90 = 37.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.59x = 91.90 × 37.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.59x = 3,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444.19/66.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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