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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.17, 76.40 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.17, 76.40 and 46.13 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.17 : 76.40 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.17/76.40 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.17x = 76.40 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.17x = 3,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523.72/51.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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