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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.48, 70.96 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.48, 70.96 and 45.60 is: 62.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.48 : 70.96 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.48/70.96 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.48x = 70.96 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.48x = 3,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235.78/51.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.86

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