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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.42, 76.68 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.42, 76.68 and 46.65 is: 69.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.42 : 76.68 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.42/76.68 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.42x = 76.68 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.42x = 3,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577.12/51.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.57

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