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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.18, 70.48 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.18, 70.48 and 45.32 is: 62.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.18 : 70.48 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.18/70.48 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.18x = 70.48 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.18x = 3,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194.15/51.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.41

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