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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.99, 71.74 and 37.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.99, 71.74 and 37.46 is: 51.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.99 : 71.74 = 37.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.99/71.74 = 37.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.99x = 71.74 × 37.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.99x = 2,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686.93/51.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.69

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