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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.68 and 29.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.68 and 29.78 is: 44.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.68 = 29.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.68 = 29.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.68 × 29.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 2,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283.53/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.65

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