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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.35, 77.08 and 48.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.35, 77.08 and 48.82 is: 73.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.35 : 77.08 = 48.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.35/77.08 = 48.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.35x = 77.08 × 48.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.35x = 3,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762.50/51.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.28

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