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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.34, 96.98 and 51.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.34, 96.98 and 51.90 is: 71.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.34 : 96.98 = 51.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.34/96.98 = 51.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.34x = 96.98 × 51.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.34x = 5,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033.26/70.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.56

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