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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.29, 70.73 and 33.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.29, 70.73 and 33.78 is: 46.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.29 : 70.73 = 33.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.29/70.73 = 33.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.29x = 70.73 × 33.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.29x = 2,389.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389.26/51.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.59

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