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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.21, 70.65 and 31.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.21, 70.65 and 31.77 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.21 : 70.65 = 31.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.21/70.65 = 31.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.21x = 70.65 × 31.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.21x = 2,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244.55/51.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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