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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.17, 76.86 and 48.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.17, 76.86 and 48.52 is: 72.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.17 : 76.86 = 48.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.17/76.86 = 48.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.17x = 76.86 × 48.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.17x = 3,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729.06/51.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.87

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