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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.63, 98.81 and 51.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.63, 98.81 and 51.94 is: 71.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.63 : 98.81 = 51.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.63/98.81 = 51.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.63x = 98.81 × 51.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.63x = 5,131.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131.94/71.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.64

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