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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.20, 70.62 and 49.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.20, 70.62 and 49.82 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.20 : 70.62 = 49.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.20/70.62 = 49.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.20x = 70.62 × 49.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.20x = 3,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518.29/51.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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