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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.22, 70.63 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.22, 70.63 and 36.71 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.22 : 70.63 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.22/70.63 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.22x = 70.63 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.22x = 2,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.83/51.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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