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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.47, 70.99 and 37.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.47, 70.99 and 37.65 is: 51.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.47 : 70.99 = 37.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.47/70.99 = 37.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.47x = 70.99 × 37.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.47x = 2,672.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672.95/51.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.93

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