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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.75, 92.07 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.75, 92.07 and 51.24 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.75 : 92.07 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.75/92.07 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.75x = 92.07 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.75x = 4,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717.67/66.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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