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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.73, 99.03 and 51.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.73, 99.03 and 51.06 is: 70.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.73 : 99.03 = 51.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.73/99.03 = 51.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.73x = 99.03 × 51.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.73x = 5,056.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056.47/71.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.49

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