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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.64 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.64 and 33.99 is: 50.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.64 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.64 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.64 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 2,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604.82/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.94

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