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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.92, 71.70 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.92, 71.70 and 35.61 is: 49.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.92 : 71.70 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.92/71.70 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.92x = 71.70 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.92x = 2,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553.24/51.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.18

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