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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.86, 71.54 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.86, 71.54 and 35.49 is: 48.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.86 : 71.54 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.86/71.54 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.86x = 71.54 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.86x = 2,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538.78/51.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.95

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