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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.64, 71.23 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.64, 71.23 and 45.16 is: 62.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.64 : 71.23 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.64/71.23 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.64x = 71.23 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.64x = 3,216.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216.75/51.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.29

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