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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.05, 92.61 and 51.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.05, 92.61 and 51.66 is: 71.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.05 : 92.61 = 51.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.05/92.61 = 51.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.05x = 92.61 × 51.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.05x = 4,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784.23/67.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.35

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