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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.06, 70.34 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.06, 70.34 and 38.77 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.06 : 70.34 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.06/70.34 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.06x = 70.34 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.06x = 2,727.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727.08/51.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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