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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.57, 77.31 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.57, 77.31 and 33.57 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.57 : 77.31 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.57/77.31 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.57x = 77.31 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.57x = 2,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595.30/51.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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