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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.10, 77.02 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.10, 77.02 and 46.71 is: 70.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.10 : 77.02 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.10/77.02 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.10x = 77.02 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.10x = 3,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597.49/51.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.40

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