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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.09, 70.53 and 31.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.09, 70.53 and 31.70 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.09 : 70.53 = 31.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.09/70.53 = 31.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.09x = 70.53 × 31.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.09x = 2,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235.45/51.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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