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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.65, 91.97 and 37.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.65, 91.97 and 37.14 is: 51.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.65 : 91.97 = 37.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.65/91.97 = 37.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.65x = 91.97 × 37.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.65x = 3,415.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.21/66.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.24

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