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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.19, 70.70 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.19, 70.70 and 46.30 is: 63.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.19 : 70.70 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.19/70.70 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.19x = 70.70 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.19x = 3,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273.41/51.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.95

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