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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.08, 70.49 and 36.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.08, 70.49 and 36.35 is: 50.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.08 : 70.49 = 36.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.08/70.49 = 36.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.08x = 70.49 × 36.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.08x = 2,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562.49/51.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.17

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