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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.70, 92.43 and 51.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.70, 92.43 and 51.56 is: 77.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.70 : 92.43 = 51.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.70/92.43 = 51.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.70x = 92.43 × 51.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.70x = 4,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765.69/61.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.24

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