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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.35, 70.83 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.35, 70.83 and 36.81 is: 50.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.35 : 70.83 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.35/70.83 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.35x = 70.83 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.35x = 2,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607.25/51.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.78

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