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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 78.03 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 78.03 and 45.09 is: 67.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 78.03 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/78.03 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 78.03 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 3,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518.37/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.87

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