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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51, 76.09 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51, 76.09 and 45.88 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51 : 76.09 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51/76.09 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51x = 76.09 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51x = 3,491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491.01/51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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