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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.66, 71.32 and 36.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.66, 71.32 and 36.91 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.66 : 71.32 = 36.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.66/71.32 = 36.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.66x = 71.32 × 36.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.66x = 2,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632.24/51.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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