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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.62, 77.32 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.62, 77.32 and 33.53 is: 50.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.62 : 77.32 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.62/77.32 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.62x = 77.32 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.62x = 2,592.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592.37/51.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.22

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