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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.45, 97.09 and 51.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.45, 97.09 and 51.99 is: 71.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.45 : 97.09 = 51.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.45/97.09 = 51.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.45x = 97.09 × 51.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.45x = 5,047.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047.71/70.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.65

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