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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.66, 70.86 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.66, 70.86 and 45.18 is: 61.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.66 : 70.86 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.66/70.86 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.66x = 70.86 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.66x = 3,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201.45/51.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.97

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