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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.35, 76.65 and 47.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.35, 76.65 and 47.79 is: 71.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.35 : 76.65 = 47.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.35/76.65 = 47.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.35x = 76.65 × 47.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.35x = 3,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663.10/51.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.34

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