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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 77.56 and 33.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 77.56 and 33.72 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 77.56 = 33.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/77.56 = 33.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 77.56 × 33.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 2,615.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615.32/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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