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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.73, 70.96 and 47.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.73, 70.96 and 47.65 is: 65.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.73 : 70.96 = 47.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.73/70.96 = 47.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.73x = 70.96 × 47.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.73x = 3,381.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381.24/51.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.36

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