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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.65, 71.31 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.65, 71.31 and 46.46 is: 64.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.65 : 71.31 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.65/71.31 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.65x = 71.31 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.65x = 3,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312.71/51.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.14

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