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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.24, 70.62 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.24, 70.62 and 45.12 is: 62.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.24 : 70.62 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.24/70.62 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.24x = 70.62 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.24x = 3,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186.37/51.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.19

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