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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.66, 71.16 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.66, 71.16 and 45.54 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.66 : 71.16 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.66/71.16 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.66x = 71.16 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.66x = 3,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240.63/51.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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