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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.61, 104.25 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.61, 104.25 and 51 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.61 : 104.25 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.61/104.25 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.61x = 104.25 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.61x = 5,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,316.75/75.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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