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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.90, 71.57 and 33.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.90, 71.57 and 33.45 is: 46.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.90 : 71.57 = 33.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.90/71.57 = 33.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.90x = 71.57 × 33.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.90x = 2,393.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393.83/51.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.13

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