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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.52, 76.92 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.52, 76.92 and 45.44 is: 67.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.52 : 76.92 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.52/76.92 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.52x = 76.92 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.52x = 3,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495.24/51.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.84

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