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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 76.51 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 76.51 and 45.01 is: 67.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 76.51 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/76.51 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 76.51 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 3,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443.58/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.35

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