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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.23, 76.47 and 47.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.23, 76.47 and 47.81 is: 71.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.23 : 76.47 = 47.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.23/76.47 = 47.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.23x = 76.47 × 47.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.23x = 3,655.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655.65/51.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.36

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