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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 77.70 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 77.70 and 30.48 is: 45.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 77.70 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/77.70 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 77.70 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 2,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368.30/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.68

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