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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60.94, 84.06 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60.94, 84.06 and 51.22 is: 70.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60.94 : 84.06 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60.94/84.06 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60.94x = 84.06 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60.94x = 4,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305.55/60.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.65

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