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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.93, 77.94 and 35.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.93, 77.94 and 35.69 is: 53.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.93 : 77.94 = 35.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.93/77.94 = 35.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.93x = 77.94 × 35.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.93x = 2,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781.29/51.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.56

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