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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51, 70.44 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51, 70.44 and 33.72 is: 46.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51 : 70.44 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51/70.44 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51x = 70.44 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51x = 2,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375.24/51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.57

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