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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 100.62 and 51.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 100.62 and 51.15 is: 70.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 100.62 = 51.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/100.62 = 51.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 100.62 × 51.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 5,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146.71/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.57

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