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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.12, 76.29 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.12, 76.29 and 46.71 is: 69.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.12 : 76.29 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.12/76.29 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.12x = 76.29 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.12x = 3,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563.51/51.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.71

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