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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.27, 76.74 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.27, 76.74 and 38.35 is: 57.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.27 : 76.74 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.27/76.74 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.27x = 76.74 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.27x = 2,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942.98/51.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.40

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