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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.22, 97 and 51.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.22, 97 and 51.86 is: 71.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.22 : 97 = 51.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.22/97 = 51.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.22x = 97 × 51.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.22x = 5,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030.42/70.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.64

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