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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.71 and 28.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.71 and 28.31 is: 42.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.71 = 28.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.71 = 28.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.71 × 28.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 2,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171.66/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.47

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