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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 71.49 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 71.49 and 45.99 is: 63.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 71.49 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/71.49 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 71.49 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 3,287.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287.83/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.42

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