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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.91, 71.62 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.91, 71.62 and 37.33 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.91 : 71.62 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.91/71.62 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.91x = 71.62 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.91x = 2,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673.30/51.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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