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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.58, 77.31 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.58, 77.31 and 33.55 is: 50.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.58 : 77.31 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.58/77.31 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.58x = 77.31 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.58x = 2,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593.75/51.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.29

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