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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 70.55 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 70.55 and 38.88 is: 53.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 70.55 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/70.55 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 70.55 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 2,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742.98/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.64

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