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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.18, 76.90 and 47.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.18, 76.90 and 47.94 is: 72.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.18 : 76.90 = 47.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.18/76.90 = 47.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.18x = 76.90 × 47.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.18x = 3,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686.59/51.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.03

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