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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.22, 70.66 and 31.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.22, 70.66 and 31.54 is: 43.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.22 : 70.66 = 31.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.22/70.66 = 31.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.22x = 70.66 × 31.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.22x = 2,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228.62/51.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.51

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