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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.90, 71.70 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.90, 71.70 and 45 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.90 : 71.70 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.90/71.70 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.90x = 71.70 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.90x = 3,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226.50/51.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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