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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.18, 76.70 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.18, 76.70 and 38.27 is: 57.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.18 : 76.70 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.18/76.70 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.18x = 76.70 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.18x = 2,935.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.38/51.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.35

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