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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.88, 77.74 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.88, 77.74 and 46.59 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.88 : 77.74 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.88/77.74 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.88x = 77.74 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.88x = 3,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621.91/51.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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