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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.87, 94.97 and 51.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.87, 94.97 and 51.42 is: 70.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.87 : 94.97 = 51.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.87/94.97 = 51.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.87x = 94.97 × 51.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.87x = 4,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883.36/68.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.91

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