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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.64, 71.20 and 37.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.64, 71.20 and 37.04 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.64 : 71.20 = 37.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.64/71.20 = 37.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.64x = 71.20 × 37.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.64x = 2,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637.25/51.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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