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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.91, 71.60 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.91, 71.60 and 45.77 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.91 : 71.60 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.91/71.60 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.91x = 71.60 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.91x = 3,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277.13/51.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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