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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 105.12 and 51.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 105.12 and 51.90 is: 77.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 105.12 = 51.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/105.12 = 51.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 105.12 × 51.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 5,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,455.73/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.70

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