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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.83, 93.57 and 51.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.83, 93.57 and 51.43 is: 70.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.83 : 93.57 = 51.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.83/93.57 = 51.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.83x = 93.57 × 51.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.83x = 4,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812.31/67.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.95

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