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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.15, 70.57 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.15, 70.57 and 38.91 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.15 : 70.57 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.15/70.57 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.15x = 70.57 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.15x = 2,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745.88/51.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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