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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.62, 77.16 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.62, 77.16 and 45.28 is: 67.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.62 : 77.16 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.62/77.16 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.62x = 77.16 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.62x = 3,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493.80/51.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.68

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