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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.94, 71.66 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.94, 71.66 and 45.02 is: 62.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.94 : 71.66 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.94/71.66 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.94x = 71.66 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.94x = 3,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226.18/51.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.11

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