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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.78, 93.34 and 51.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.78, 93.34 and 51.38 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.78 : 93.34 = 51.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.78/93.34 = 51.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.78x = 93.34 × 51.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.78x = 4,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795.81/67.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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