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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.30, 77.13 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.30, 77.13 and 45.23 is: 68.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.30 : 77.13 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.30/77.13 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.30x = 77.13 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.30x = 3,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488.20/51.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.00

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