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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.32, 70.79 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.32, 70.79 and 33.59 is: 46.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.32 : 70.79 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.32/70.79 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.32x = 70.79 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.32x = 2,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377.84/51.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.33

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