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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.27, 70.77 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.27, 70.77 and 34.90 is: 48.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.27 : 70.77 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.27/70.77 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.27x = 70.77 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.27x = 2,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.87/51.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.17

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