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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.89, 71.62 and 33.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.89, 71.62 and 33.51 is: 46.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.89 : 71.62 = 33.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.89/71.62 = 33.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.89x = 71.62 × 33.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.89x = 2,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400.17/51.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.26

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