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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.46, 93 and 51.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.46, 93 and 51.02 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.46 : 93 = 51.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.46/93 = 51.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.46x = 93 × 51.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.46x = 4,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744.86/67.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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