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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.04, 70.50 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.04, 70.50 and 38.16 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.04 : 70.50 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.04/70.50 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.04x = 70.50 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.04x = 2,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690.28/51.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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