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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.96, 71.67 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.96, 71.67 and 35.58 is: 49.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.96 : 71.67 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.96/71.67 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.96x = 71.67 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.96x = 2,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550.02/51.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.08

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