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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.73 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.73 and 47.36 is: 71.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.73 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.73 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.73 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 3,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633.31/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.05

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