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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.17, 70.56 and 32.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.17, 70.56 and 32.76 is: 45.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.17 : 70.56 = 32.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.17/70.56 = 32.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.17x = 70.56 × 32.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.17x = 2,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311.55/51.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.18

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