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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.59, 70.98 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.59, 70.98 and 45.01 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.59 : 70.98 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.59/70.98 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.59x = 70.98 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.59x = 3,194.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194.81/51.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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