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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.29, 76.94 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.29, 76.94 and 47.86 is: 71.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.29 : 76.94 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.29/76.94 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.29x = 76.94 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.29x = 3,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.35/51.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.79

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