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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.88, 77.78 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.88, 77.78 and 35.61 is: 53.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.88 : 77.78 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.88/77.78 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.88x = 77.78 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.88x = 2,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769.75/51.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.39

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