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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.96, 71.50 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.96, 71.50 and 50.52 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.96 : 71.50 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.96/71.50 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.96x = 71.50 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.96x = 3,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612.18/51.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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