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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.96, 92.44 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.96, 92.44 and 51.44 is: 71.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.96 : 92.44 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.96/92.44 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.96x = 92.44 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.96x = 4,755.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,755.11/66.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.01

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