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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.14, 105.62 and 51.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.14, 105.62 and 51.01 is: 76.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.14 : 105.62 = 51.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.14/105.62 = 51.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.14x = 105.62 × 51.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.14x = 5,387.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387.42/70.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.82

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