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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.36, 76.96 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.36, 76.96 and 45.42 is: 68.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.36 : 76.96 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.36/76.96 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.36x = 76.96 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.36x = 3,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495.52/51.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.06

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