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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.98, 77.63 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.98, 77.63 and 46.17 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.98 : 77.63 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.98/77.63 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.98x = 77.63 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.98x = 3,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583.95/51.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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