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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.61, 91.93 and 37.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.61, 91.93 and 37.50 is: 51.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.61 : 91.93 = 37.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.61/91.93 = 37.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.61x = 91.93 × 37.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.61x = 3,447.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447.28/66.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.76

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