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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.02, 96.64 and 51.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.02, 96.64 and 51.57 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.02 : 96.64 = 51.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.02/96.64 = 51.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.02x = 96.64 × 51.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.02x = 4,983.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983.60/70.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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