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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.21, 77.07 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.21, 77.07 and 38.44 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.21 : 77.07 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.21/77.07 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.21x = 77.07 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.21x = 2,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962.47/51.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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