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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.26, 76.70 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.26, 76.70 and 45.18 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.26 : 76.70 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.26/76.70 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.26x = 76.70 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.26x = 3,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465.08/51.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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