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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.41, 70.98 and 36.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.41, 70.98 and 36.62 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.41 : 70.98 = 36.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.41/70.98 = 36.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.41x = 70.98 × 36.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.41x = 2,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598.93/51.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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