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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.99, 71.70 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.99, 71.70 and 45.07 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.99 : 71.70 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.99/71.70 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.99x = 71.70 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.99x = 3,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231.17/51.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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