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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.84, 94.92 and 51.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.84, 94.92 and 51.56 is: 71.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.84 : 94.92 = 51.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.84/94.92 = 51.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.84x = 94.92 × 51.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.84x = 4,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894.08/68.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.09

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