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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.66, 71.37 and 50.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.66, 71.37 and 50.94 is: 70.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.66 : 71.37 = 50.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.66/71.37 = 50.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.66x = 71.37 × 50.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.66x = 3,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635.59/51.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.38

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