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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.16, 76.62 and 38.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.16, 76.62 and 38.29 is: 57.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.16 : 76.62 = 38.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.16/76.62 = 38.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.16x = 76.62 × 38.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.16x = 2,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933.78/51.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.35

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