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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.26, 70.74 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.26, 70.74 and 34 is: 46.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.26 : 70.74 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.26/70.74 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.26x = 70.74 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.26x = 2,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,405.16/51.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.92

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