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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.96, 97.95 and 51.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.96, 97.95 and 51.58 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.96 : 97.95 = 51.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.96/97.95 = 51.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.96x = 97.95 × 51.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.96x = 5,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052.26/70.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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