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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.83, 104.73 and 51.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.83, 104.73 and 51.22 is: 70.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.83 : 104.73 = 51.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.83/104.73 = 51.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.83x = 104.73 × 51.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.83x = 5,364.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364.27/75.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.74

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