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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.79, 71.03 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.79, 71.03 and 45.64 is: 62.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.79 : 71.03 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.79/71.03 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.79x = 71.03 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.79x = 3,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241.81/51.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.60

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