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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.46, 70.98 and 35.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.46, 70.98 and 35.92 is: 49.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.46 : 70.98 = 35.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.46/70.98 = 35.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.46x = 70.98 × 35.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.46x = 2,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549.60/51.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.55

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