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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.53, 93.32 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.53, 93.32 and 51.12 is: 70.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.53 : 93.32 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.53/93.32 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.53x = 93.32 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.53x = 4,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,770.50/67.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.65

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