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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.74, 99.01 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.74, 99.01 and 51 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.74 : 99.01 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.74/99.01 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.74x = 99.01 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.74x = 5,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049.51/71.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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