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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.70, 92.08 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.70, 92.08 and 51.18 is: 70.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.70 : 92.08 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.70/92.08 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.70x = 92.08 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.70x = 4,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712.65/66.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.65

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