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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 76.71 and 46.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 76.71 and 46.26 is: 69.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 76.71 = 46.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/76.71 = 46.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 76.71 × 46.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 3,548.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548.60/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.05

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