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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.48, 108.48 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.48, 108.48 and 51 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.48 : 108.48 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.48/108.48 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.48x = 108.48 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.48x = 5,532.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532.48/72.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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