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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 70.86 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 70.86 and 50.06 is: 69.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 70.86 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/70.86 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 70.86 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 3,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547.25/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.36

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