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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.18, 76.38 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.18, 76.38 and 46.06 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.18 : 76.38 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.18/76.38 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.18x = 76.38 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.18x = 3,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518.06/51.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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