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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.48, 70.92 and 47.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.48, 70.92 and 47.97 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.48 : 70.92 = 47.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.48/70.92 = 47.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.48x = 70.92 × 47.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.48x = 3,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402.03/51.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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