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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 70.57 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 70.57 and 45.66 is: 63.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 70.57 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/70.57 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 70.57 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 3,222.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222.55/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.03

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