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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.12, 92.55 and 51.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.12, 92.55 and 51.58 is: 71.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.12 : 92.55 = 51.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.12/92.55 = 51.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.12x = 92.55 × 51.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.12x = 4,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773.73/67.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.12

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