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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.80 and 48.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.80 and 48.71 is: 73.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.80 = 48.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.80 = 48.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.80 × 48.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 3,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,740.54/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.15

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