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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.93, 71.69 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.93, 71.69 and 33.53 is: 46.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.93 : 71.69 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.93/71.69 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.93x = 71.69 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.93x = 2,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403.24/51.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.28

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