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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.24, 70.68 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.24, 70.68 and 34.86 is: 48.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.24 : 70.68 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.24/70.68 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.24x = 70.68 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.24x = 2,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463.90/51.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.09

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