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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.33, 96.94 and 51.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.33, 96.94 and 51.88 is: 71.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.33 : 96.94 = 51.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.33/96.94 = 51.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.33x = 96.94 × 51.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.33x = 5,029.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029.25/70.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.51

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