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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.73, 71.35 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.73, 71.35 and 35.33 is: 48.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.73 : 71.35 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.73/71.35 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.73x = 71.35 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.73x = 2,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520.26/51.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.72

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