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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.77, 71.48 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.77, 71.48 and 35.44 is: 48.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.77 : 71.48 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.77/71.48 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.77x = 71.48 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.77x = 2,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533.16/51.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.93

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