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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.25, 70.73 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.25, 70.73 and 38.34 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.25 : 70.73 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.25/70.73 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.25x = 70.73 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.25x = 2,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711.79/51.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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