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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.03, 76.49 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.03, 76.49 and 46.77 is: 70.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.03 : 76.49 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.03/76.49 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.03x = 76.49 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.03x = 3,577.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577.44/51.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.10

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