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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.08, 70.41 and 32.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.08, 70.41 and 32.65 is: 45.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.08 : 70.41 = 32.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.08/70.41 = 32.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.08x = 70.41 × 32.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.08x = 2,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298.89/51.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.01

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