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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.45, 77.24 and 33.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.45, 77.24 and 33.45 is: 50.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.45 : 77.24 = 33.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.45/77.24 = 33.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.45x = 77.24 × 33.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.45x = 2,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583.76/51.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.22

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