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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.56, 95.99 and 51.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.56, 95.99 and 51.11 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.56 : 95.99 = 51.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.56/95.99 = 51.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.56x = 95.99 × 51.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.56x = 4,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905.40/69.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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