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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.20, 76.88 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.20, 76.88 and 35.96 is: 54.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.20 : 76.88 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.20/76.88 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.20x = 76.88 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.20x = 2,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764.60/51.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.00

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