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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.57, 71.06 and 36.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.57, 71.06 and 36.99 is: 50.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.57 : 71.06 = 36.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.57/71.06 = 36.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.57x = 71.06 × 36.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.57x = 2,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628.25/51.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.97

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