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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 70.75 and 36.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 70.75 and 36.51 is: 50.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 70.75 = 36.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/70.75 = 36.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 70.75 × 36.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 2,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.90/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.37

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