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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.13, 92.75 and 51.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.13, 92.75 and 51.56 is: 71.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.13 : 92.75 = 51.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.13/92.75 = 51.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.13x = 92.75 × 51.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.13x = 4,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782.19/67.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.24

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