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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.20, 70.61 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.20, 70.61 and 35.68 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.20 : 70.61 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.20/70.61 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.20x = 70.61 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.20x = 2,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.36/51.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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