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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.93, 77.79 and 32.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.93, 77.79 and 32.58 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.93 : 77.79 = 32.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.93/77.79 = 32.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.93x = 77.79 × 32.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.93x = 2,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534.40/51.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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