Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.53 and 51
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63, 94.53 and 51 is: 76.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63 : 94.53 = 51 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63/94.53 = 51/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63x = 94.53 × 51 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63x = 4,821.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,821.03/63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76.52
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