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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.11, 76.60 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.11, 76.60 and 38.17 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.11 : 76.60 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.11/76.60 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.11x = 76.60 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.11x = 2,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923.25/51.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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