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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51, 76.16 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51, 76.16 and 47.60 is: 71.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51 : 76.16 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51/76.16 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51x = 76.16 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51x = 3,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625.22/51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.08

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