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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.91, 71.27 and 47.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.91, 71.27 and 47.05 is: 64.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.91 : 71.27 = 47.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.91/71.27 = 47.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.91x = 71.27 × 47.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.91x = 3,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353.25/51.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.60

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