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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.10, 76.50 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.10, 76.50 and 45.02 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.10 : 76.50 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.10/76.50 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.10x = 76.50 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.10x = 3,444.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444.03/51.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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