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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.88, 77.39 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.88, 77.39 and 45.45 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.88 : 77.39 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.88/77.39 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.88x = 77.39 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.88x = 3,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516.99/51.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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