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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51, 76.66 and 35.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51, 76.66 and 35.08 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51 : 76.66 = 35.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51/76.66 = 35.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51x = 76.66 × 35.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51x = 2,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689.23/51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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