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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.37, 94.30 and 51.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.37, 94.30 and 51.70 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.37 : 94.30 = 51.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.37/94.30 = 51.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.37x = 94.30 × 51.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.37x = 4,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875.31/68.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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