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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.67, 84.89 and 51.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.67, 84.89 and 51.29 is: 70.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.67 : 84.89 = 51.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.67/84.89 = 51.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.67x = 84.89 × 51.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.67x = 4,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354.35/61.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.60

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