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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.17, 76.38 and 45.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.17, 76.38 and 45.10 is: 67.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.17 : 76.38 = 45.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.17/76.38 = 45.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.17x = 76.38 × 45.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.17x = 3,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444.55/51.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.31

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