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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.18, 76.71 and 35.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.18, 76.71 and 35.94 is: 53.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.18 : 76.71 = 35.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.18/76.71 = 35.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.18x = 76.71 × 35.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.18x = 2,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756.96/51.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.87

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