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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.22, 70.61 and 38.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.22, 70.61 and 38.26 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.22 : 70.61 = 38.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.22/70.61 = 38.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.22x = 70.61 × 38.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.22x = 2,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701.54/51.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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