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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.79, 71.44 and 33.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.79, 71.44 and 33.35 is: 46.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.79 : 71.44 = 33.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.79/71.44 = 33.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.79x = 71.44 × 33.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.79x = 2,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382.17/51.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.00

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