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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.66, 91.99 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.66, 91.99 and 37.55 is: 51.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.66 : 91.99 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.66/91.99 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.66x = 91.99 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.66x = 3,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454.50/66.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.83

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