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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.78, 71.48 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.78, 71.48 and 37.26 is: 51.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.78 : 71.48 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.78/71.48 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.78x = 71.48 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.78x = 2,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.34/51.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.44

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