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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.05, 70.13 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.05, 70.13 and 45.94 is: 63.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.05 : 70.13 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.05/70.13 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.05x = 70.13 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.05x = 3,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221.77/51.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.11

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