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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.92, 71.64 and 32.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.92, 71.64 and 32.51 is: 44.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.92 : 71.64 = 32.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.92/71.64 = 32.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.92x = 71.64 × 32.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.92x = 2,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329.02/51.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.86

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