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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.59, 70.81 and 46.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.59, 70.81 and 46.12 is: 63.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.59 : 70.81 = 46.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.59/70.81 = 46.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.59x = 70.81 × 46.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.59x = 3,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265.60/51.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.30

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