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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.23, 96.85 and 51.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.23, 96.85 and 51.85 is: 71.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.23 : 96.85 = 51.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.23/96.85 = 51.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.23x = 96.85 × 51.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.23x = 5,021.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021.86/70.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.50

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