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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 71.34 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 71.34 and 46.11 is: 63.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 71.34 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/71.34 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 71.34 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 3,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289.49/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.55

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