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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.70, 71.36 and 33.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.70, 71.36 and 33.27 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.70 : 71.36 = 33.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.70/71.36 = 33.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.70x = 71.36 × 33.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.70x = 2,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373.98/51.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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