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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.22, 76.32 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.22, 76.32 and 49.28 is: 73.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.22 : 76.32 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.22/76.32 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.22x = 76.32 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.22x = 3,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761.24/51.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.44

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