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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.73, 77.62 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.73, 77.62 and 46.04 is: 69.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.73 : 77.62 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.73/77.62 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.73x = 77.62 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.73x = 3,573.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573.62/51.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.08

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