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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.81, 77.52 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.81, 77.52 and 36.63 is: 54.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.81 : 77.52 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.81/77.52 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.81x = 77.52 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.81x = 2,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839.56/51.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.81

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