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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 71.45 and 32.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 71.45 and 32.09 is: 44.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 71.45 = 32.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/71.45 = 32.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 71.45 × 32.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 2,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292.83/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.30

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