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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.44, 76.72 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.44, 76.72 and 45.38 is: 67.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.44 : 76.72 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.44/76.72 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.44x = 76.72 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.44x = 3,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481.63/51.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.68

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