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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.52, 92.99 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.52, 92.99 and 51.18 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.52 : 92.99 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.52/92.99 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.52x = 92.99 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.52x = 4,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758.97/67.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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