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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51, 76.37 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51, 76.37 and 33.83 is: 50.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51 : 76.37 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51/76.37 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51x = 76.37 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51x = 2,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583.60/51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.66

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