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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.97, 93.73 and 51.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.97, 93.73 and 51.65 is: 71.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.97 : 93.73 = 51.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.97/93.73 = 51.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.97x = 93.73 × 51.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.97x = 4,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,841.15/67.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.22

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