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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.53, 105.75 and 51.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.53, 105.75 and 51.29 is: 76.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.53 : 105.75 = 51.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.53/105.75 = 51.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.53x = 105.75 × 51.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.53x = 5,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423.92/70.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.90

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