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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.03, 70.47 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.03, 70.47 and 45.63 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.03 : 70.47 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.03/70.47 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.03x = 70.47 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.03x = 3,215.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215.55/51.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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