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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.40, 97.16 and 51.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.40, 97.16 and 51.95 is: 71.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.40 : 97.16 = 51.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.40/97.16 = 51.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.40x = 97.16 × 51.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.40x = 5,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046.72/70.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.69

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