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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.52, 92.95 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.52, 92.95 and 51.12 is: 70.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.52 : 92.95 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.52/92.95 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.52x = 92.95 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.52x = 4,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,751.48/67.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.37

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