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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.99, 71.76 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.99, 71.76 and 37.45 is: 51.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.99 : 71.76 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.99/71.76 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.99x = 71.76 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.99x = 2,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687.41/51.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.70

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