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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.99, 71.79 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.99, 71.79 and 35.66 is: 49.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.99 : 71.79 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.99/71.79 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.99x = 71.79 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.99x = 2,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560.03/51.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.24

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