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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.59, 77.23 and 46.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.59, 77.23 and 46.98 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.59 : 77.23 = 46.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.59/77.23 = 46.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.59x = 77.23 × 46.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.59x = 3,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628.32/51.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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