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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.66, 71.31 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.66, 71.31 and 33.24 is: 45.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.66 : 71.31 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.66/71.31 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.66x = 71.31 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.66x = 2,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370.61/51.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.89

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