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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 93.96 and 51.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 93.96 and 51.71 is: 71.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 93.96 = 51.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/93.96 = 51.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 93.96 × 51.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,858.67/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.34

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