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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.07, 70.37 and 37.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.07, 70.37 and 37.24 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.07 : 70.37 = 37.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.07/70.37 = 37.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.07x = 70.37 × 37.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.07x = 2,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.23/51.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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