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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.03, 70.40 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.03, 70.40 and 34.70 is: 47.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.03 : 70.40 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.03/70.40 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.03x = 70.40 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.03x = 2,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442.35/51.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.86

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