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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 76.57 and 34.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 76.57 and 34.01 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 76.57 = 34.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/76.57 = 34.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 76.57 × 34.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 2,604.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604.15/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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