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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.21, 76.26 and 48.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.21, 76.26 and 48.69 is: 72.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.21 : 76.26 = 48.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.21/76.26 = 48.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.21x = 76.26 × 48.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.21x = 3,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713.10/51.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.51

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