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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.53, 71.07 and 45.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.53, 71.07 and 45.71 is: 63.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.53 : 71.07 = 45.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.53/71.07 = 45.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.53x = 71.07 × 45.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.53x = 3,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248.25/51.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.04

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