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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 77.70 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 77.70 and 45 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 77.70 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/77.70 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 77.70 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 3,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496.50/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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