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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.96, 71.70 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.96, 71.70 and 35.64 is: 49.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.96 : 71.70 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.96/71.70 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.96x = 71.70 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.96x = 2,555.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555.39/51.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.18

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