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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.31, 76.62 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.31, 76.62 and 46.15 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.31 : 76.62 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.31/76.62 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.31x = 76.62 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.31x = 3,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535.82/51.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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