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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.04, 92.69 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.04, 92.69 and 51.59 is: 71.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.04 : 92.69 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.04/92.69 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.04x = 92.69 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.04x = 4,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781.88/67.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.33

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