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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.94, 77.54 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.94, 77.54 and 45.15 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.94 : 77.54 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.94/77.54 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.94x = 77.54 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.94x = 3,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500.93/51.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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