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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.06, 70.47 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.06, 70.47 and 28.06 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.06 : 70.47 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.06/70.47 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.06x = 70.47 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.06x = 1,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.46/51.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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