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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.21, 76.90 and 28.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.21, 76.90 and 28.43 is: 42.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.21 : 76.90 = 28.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.21/76.90 = 28.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.21x = 76.90 × 28.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.21x = 2,185.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185.94/51.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.69

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