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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 71.55 and 37.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 71.55 and 37.10 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 71.55 = 37.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/71.55 = 37.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 71.55 × 37.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 2,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654.68/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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