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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.84, 100.56 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.84, 100.56 and 51 is: 70.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.84 : 100.56 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.84/100.56 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.84x = 100.56 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.84x = 5,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,128.56/72.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.41

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