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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.36, 70.89 and 36.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.36, 70.89 and 36.81 is: 50.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.36 : 70.89 = 36.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.36/70.89 = 36.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.36x = 70.89 × 36.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.36x = 2,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.46/51.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.81

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