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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.61, 71.17 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.61, 71.17 and 33.19 is: 45.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.61 : 71.17 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.61/71.17 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.61x = 71.17 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.61x = 2,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362.13/51.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.77

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