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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.43, 70.95 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.43, 70.95 and 33 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.43 : 70.95 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.43/70.95 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.43x = 70.95 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.43x = 2,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341.35/51.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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