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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.32, 76.86 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.32, 76.86 and 36.84 is: 55.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.32 : 76.86 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.32/76.86 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.32x = 76.86 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.32x = 2,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831.52/51.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.17

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