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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.97, 77.82 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.97, 77.82 and 33.88 is: 50.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.97 : 77.82 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.97/77.82 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.97x = 77.82 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.97x = 2,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636.54/51.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.73

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