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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.16, 76.63 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.16, 76.63 and 38.34 is: 57.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.16 : 76.63 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.16/76.63 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.16x = 76.63 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.16x = 2,937.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937.99/51.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.43

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