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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.78, 92.22 and 51.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.78, 92.22 and 51.27 is: 70.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.78 : 92.22 = 51.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.78/92.22 = 51.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.78x = 92.22 × 51.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.78x = 4,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728.12/66.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.80

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