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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.36, 70.84 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.36, 70.84 and 46.24 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.36 : 70.84 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.36/70.84 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.36x = 70.84 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.36x = 3,275.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275.64/51.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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