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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.12, 96.69 and 51.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.12, 96.69 and 51.67 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.12 : 96.69 = 51.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.12/96.69 = 51.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.12x = 96.69 × 51.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.12x = 4,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995.97/70.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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