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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.94, 78.19 and 36.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.94, 78.19 and 36.83 is: 55.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.94 : 78.19 = 36.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.94/78.19 = 36.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.94x = 78.19 × 36.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.94x = 2,879.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879.84/51.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.44

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