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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.62, 71.15 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.62, 71.15 and 45.44 is: 62.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.62 : 71.15 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.62/71.15 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.62x = 71.15 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.62x = 3,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232.47/51.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.63

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