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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.03, 70.38 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.03, 70.38 and 35.46 is: 48.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.03 : 70.38 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.03/70.38 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.03x = 70.38 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.03x = 2,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495.67/51.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.91

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