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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.94, 77.91 and 36.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.94, 77.91 and 36.73 is: 55.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.94 : 77.91 = 36.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.94/77.91 = 36.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.94x = 77.91 × 36.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.94x = 2,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861.63/51.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.10

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