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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 70.83 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 70.83 and 46.80 is: 64.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 70.83 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/70.83 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 70.83 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 3,314.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314.84/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.50

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