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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.25, 76.77 and 38.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.25, 76.77 and 38.38 is: 57.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.25 : 76.77 = 38.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.25/76.77 = 38.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.25x = 76.77 × 38.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.25x = 2,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946.43/51.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.49

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