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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 70.55 and 31.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 70.55 and 31.73 is: 43.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 70.55 = 31.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/70.55 = 31.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 70.55 × 31.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 2,238.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238.55/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.78

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