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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.12, 76.48 and 33.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.12, 76.48 and 33.92 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.12 : 76.48 = 33.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.12/76.48 = 33.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.12x = 76.48 × 33.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.12x = 2,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594.20/51.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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