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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.74, 77.46 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.74, 77.46 and 33.65 is: 50.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.74 : 77.46 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.74/77.46 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.74x = 77.46 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.74x = 2,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.53/51.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.38

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