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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.46, 105.71 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.46, 105.71 and 51.22 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.46 : 105.71 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.46/105.71 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.46x = 105.71 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.46x = 5,414.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,414.47/70.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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