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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.46, 92.95 and 51.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.46, 92.95 and 51.82 is: 71.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.46 : 92.95 = 51.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.46/92.95 = 51.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.46x = 92.95 × 51.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.46x = 4,816.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816.31/67.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.40

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