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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.40, 70.94 and 32.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.40, 70.94 and 32.97 is: 45.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.40 : 70.94 = 32.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.40/70.94 = 32.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.40x = 70.94 × 32.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.40x = 2,338.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338.89/51.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.50

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