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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.08, 92.68 and 51.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.08, 92.68 and 51.58 is: 71.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.08 : 92.68 = 51.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.08/92.68 = 51.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.08x = 92.68 × 51.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.08x = 4,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780.43/67.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.26

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