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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.05, 76.82 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.05, 76.82 and 37.59 is: 56.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.05 : 76.82 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.05/76.82 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.05x = 76.82 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.05x = 2,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887.48/51.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.57

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