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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.08, 76.72 and 35.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.08, 76.72 and 35.90 is: 53.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.08 : 76.72 = 35.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.08/76.72 = 35.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.08x = 76.72 × 35.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.08x = 2,754.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754.25/51.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.92

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