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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.91, 71.58 and 48.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.91, 71.58 and 48.27 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.91 : 71.58 = 48.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.91/71.58 = 48.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.91x = 71.58 × 48.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.91x = 3,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454.57/51.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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