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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.38, 76.98 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.38, 76.98 and 35.36 is: 52.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.38 : 76.98 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.38/76.98 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.38x = 76.98 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.38x = 2,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.01/51.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.98

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