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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.87, 97.83 and 51.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.87, 97.83 and 51.46 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.87 : 97.83 = 51.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.87/97.83 = 51.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.87x = 97.83 × 51.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.87x = 5,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034.33/70.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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