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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.91, 78.14 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.91, 78.14 and 46.94 is: 70.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.91 : 78.14 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.91/78.14 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.91x = 78.14 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.91x = 3,667.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667.66/51.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.65

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