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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.30, 70.96 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.30, 70.96 and 45.56 is: 63.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.30 : 70.96 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.30/70.96 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.30x = 70.96 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.30x = 3,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232.94/51.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.02

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