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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.71, 76.49 and 51.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.71, 76.49 and 51.71 is: 76.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.71 : 76.49 = 51.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.71/76.49 = 51.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.71x = 76.49 × 51.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.71x = 3,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955.46/51.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.49

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