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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.23, 70.69 and 27.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.23, 70.69 and 27.91 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.23 : 70.69 = 27.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.23/70.69 = 27.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.23x = 70.69 × 27.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.23x = 1,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973.17/51.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

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