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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 70.56 and 31.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 70.56 and 31.45 is: 43.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 70.56 = 31.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/70.56 = 31.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 70.56 × 31.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 2,219.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219.11/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.40

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