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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.18, 70.56 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.18, 70.56 and 36.60 is: 50.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.18 : 70.56 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.18/70.56 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.18x = 70.56 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.18x = 2,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.50/51.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.46

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