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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.31, 70.83 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.31, 70.83 and 35.77 is: 49.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.31 : 70.83 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.31/70.83 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.31x = 70.83 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.31x = 2,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533.59/51.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.38

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