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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.80 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.80 and 34.13 is: 51.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.80 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.80 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.80 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 2,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.80/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.25

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