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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.46, 71.03 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.46, 71.03 and 35.15 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.46 : 71.03 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.46/71.03 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.46x = 71.03 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.46x = 2,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496.97/51.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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