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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.59, 93.23 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.59, 93.23 and 51.18 is: 70.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.59 : 93.23 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.59/93.23 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.59x = 93.23 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.59x = 4,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771.51/67.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.59

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