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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.25, 70.73 and 35.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.25, 70.73 and 35.71 is: 49.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.25 : 70.73 = 35.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.25/70.73 = 35.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.25x = 70.73 × 35.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.25x = 2,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525.77/51.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.28

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