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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.46, 70.57 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.46, 70.57 and 51.28 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.46 : 70.57 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.46/70.57 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.46x = 70.57 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.46x = 3,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618.83/51.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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