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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 71.65 and 47.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 71.65 and 47.49 is: 65.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 71.65 = 47.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/71.65 = 47.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 71.65 × 47.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 3,402.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402.66/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.64

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