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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.32, 70.87 and 45.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.32, 70.87 and 45.85 is: 63.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.32 : 70.87 = 45.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.32/70.87 = 45.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.32x = 70.87 × 45.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.32x = 3,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249.10/51.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.32

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