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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.02, 76.46 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.02, 76.46 and 38.24 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.02 : 76.46 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.02/76.46 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.02x = 76.46 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.02x = 2,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923.83/51.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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