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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.10, 70.59 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.10, 70.59 and 38.32 is: 52.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.10 : 70.59 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.10/70.59 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.10x = 70.59 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.10x = 2,705.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705.01/51.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.94

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