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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.94, 77.76 and 47.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.94, 77.76 and 47.08 is: 70.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.94 : 77.76 = 47.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.94/77.76 = 47.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.94x = 77.76 × 47.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.94x = 3,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660.94/51.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.48

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