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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.85, 71.51 and 33.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.85, 71.51 and 33.43 is: 46.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.85 : 71.51 = 33.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.85/71.51 = 33.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.85x = 71.51 × 33.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.85x = 2,390.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390.58/51.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.11

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