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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.24, 76.94 and 33.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.24, 76.94 and 33.91 is: 50.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.24 : 76.94 = 33.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.24/76.94 = 33.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.24x = 76.94 × 33.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.24x = 2,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.24/51.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.92

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