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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.79, 77.49 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.79, 77.49 and 45.11 is: 67.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.79 : 77.49 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.79/77.49 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.79x = 77.49 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.79x = 3,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495.57/51.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.50

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