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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.27, 70.74 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.27, 70.74 and 35.76 is: 49.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.27 : 70.74 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.27/70.74 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.27x = 70.74 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.27x = 2,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529.66/51.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.34

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