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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.79, 71.48 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.79, 71.48 and 46.66 is: 64.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.79 : 71.48 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.79/71.48 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.79x = 71.48 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.79x = 3,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335.26/51.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.40

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