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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.93, 77.96 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.93, 77.96 and 33.76 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.93 : 77.96 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.93/77.96 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.93x = 77.96 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.93x = 2,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632.01/51.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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