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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.76, 92.12 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.76, 92.12 and 51.24 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.76 : 92.12 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.76/92.12 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.76x = 92.12 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.76x = 4,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720.23/66.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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