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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.63, 71.17 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.63, 71.17 and 37.09 is: 51.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.63 : 71.17 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.63/71.17 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.63x = 71.17 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.63x = 2,639.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639.70/51.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.13

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