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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.65, 71.30 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.65, 71.30 and 46.18 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.65 : 71.30 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.65/71.30 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.65x = 71.30 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.65x = 3,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.05/51.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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