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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.18, 96.77 and 51.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.18, 96.77 and 51.71 is: 71.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.18 : 96.77 = 51.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.18/96.77 = 51.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.18x = 96.77 × 51.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.18x = 5,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003.62/70.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.30

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