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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 71.43 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 71.43 and 35.44 is: 48.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 71.43 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/71.43 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 71.43 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 2,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.37/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.83

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