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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.26, 70.71 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.26, 70.71 and 38.16 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.26 : 70.71 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.26/70.71 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.26x = 70.71 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.26x = 2,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698.29/51.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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