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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.32, 76.86 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.32, 76.86 and 35.06 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.32 : 76.86 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.32/76.86 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.32x = 76.86 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.32x = 2,694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694.71/51.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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