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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.05, 92.60 and 51.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.05, 92.60 and 51.34 is: 70.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.05 : 92.60 = 51.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.05/92.60 = 51.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.05x = 92.60 × 51.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.05x = 4,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754.08/67.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.90

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