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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 70.92 and 48.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 70.92 and 48.96 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 70.92 = 48.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/70.92 = 48.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 70.92 × 48.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 3,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,472.24/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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