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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.44, 70.94 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.44, 70.94 and 46.19 is: 63.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.44 : 70.94 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.44/70.94 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.44x = 70.94 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.44x = 3,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277.01/51.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.71

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