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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 71.43 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 71.43 and 36.23 is: 50.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 71.43 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/71.43 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 71.43 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 2,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588.02/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.00

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