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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.73 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.73 and 34.04 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.73 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.73 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.73 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 2,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611.91/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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