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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.69, 71.24 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.69, 71.24 and 46.23 is: 63.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.69 : 71.24 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.69/71.24 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.69x = 71.24 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.69x = 3,293.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293.43/51.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.71

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