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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 96.90 and 51.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 96.90 and 51.79 is: 71.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 96.90 = 51.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/96.90 = 51.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 96.90 × 51.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 5,018.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018.20/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.47

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