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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.26, 76.52 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.26, 76.52 and 43.52 is: 64.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.26 : 76.52 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.26/76.52 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.26x = 76.52 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.26x = 3,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330.15/51.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.97

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