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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 76.92 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 76.92 and 47.68 is: 71.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 76.92 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/76.92 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 76.92 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 3,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667.55/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.52

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