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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.08, 76.61 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.08, 76.61 and 35.85 is: 53.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.08 : 76.61 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.08/76.61 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.08x = 76.61 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.08x = 2,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746.29/51.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.77

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