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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 71.22 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 71.22 and 46.32 is: 63.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 71.22 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/71.22 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 71.22 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 3,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298.91/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.73

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