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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.90, 97.97 and 51.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.90, 97.97 and 51.46 is: 71.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.90 : 97.97 = 51.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.90/97.97 = 51.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.90x = 97.97 × 51.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.90x = 5,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041.54/70.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.11

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