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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.83, 77.62 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.83, 77.62 and 33.74 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.83 : 77.62 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.83/77.62 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.83x = 77.62 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.83x = 2,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618.90/51.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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