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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.43, 92.98 and 51.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.43, 92.98 and 51.03 is: 70.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.43 : 92.98 = 51.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.43/92.98 = 51.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.43x = 92.98 × 51.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.43x = 4,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744.77/67.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.37

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