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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 70.82 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 70.82 and 35.76 is: 49.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 70.82 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/70.82 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 70.82 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 2,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.99/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.38

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