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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.89, 97.85 and 51.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.89, 97.85 and 51.48 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.89 : 97.85 = 51.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.89/97.85 = 51.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.89x = 97.85 × 51.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.89x = 5,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037.06/70.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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