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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.09, 76.71 and 34.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.09, 76.71 and 34.79 is: 52.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.09 : 76.71 = 34.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.09/76.71 = 34.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.09x = 76.71 × 34.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.09x = 2,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668.36/51.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.23

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