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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.96, 71.69 and 32.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.96, 71.69 and 32.57 is: 44.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.96 : 71.69 = 32.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.96/71.69 = 32.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.96x = 71.69 × 32.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.96x = 2,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334.42/51.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.93

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