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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 70.56 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 70.56 and 38.18 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 70.56 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/70.56 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 70.56 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 2,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693.98/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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