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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.12, 76.31 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.12, 76.31 and 45.05 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.12 : 76.31 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.12/76.31 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.12x = 76.31 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.12x = 3,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,437.38/51.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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