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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.13, 76.73 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.13, 76.73 and 34.05 is: 51.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.13 : 76.73 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.13/76.73 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.13x = 76.73 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.13x = 2,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.66/51.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.10

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