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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.65, 71.01 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.65, 71.01 and 45.82 is: 62.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.65 : 71.01 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.65/71.01 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.65x = 71.01 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.65x = 3,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253.68/51.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.99

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