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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.88, 92.25 and 51.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.88, 92.25 and 51.39 is: 70.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.88 : 92.25 = 51.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.88/92.25 = 51.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.88x = 92.25 × 51.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.88x = 4,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740.73/66.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.88

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