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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.99, 78.05 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.99, 78.05 and 45.24 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.99 : 78.05 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.99/78.05 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.99x = 78.05 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.99x = 3,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530.98/51.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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