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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.34, 70.87 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.34, 70.87 and 35.82 is: 49.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.34 : 70.87 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.34/70.87 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.34x = 70.87 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.34x = 2,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538.56/51.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.45

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