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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.06, 70.54 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.06, 70.54 and 38.82 is: 53.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.06 : 70.54 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.06/70.54 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.06x = 70.54 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.06x = 2,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738.36/51.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.63

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