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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 71.11 and 50.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 71.11 and 50.62 is: 70.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 71.11 = 50.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/71.11 = 50.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 71.11 × 50.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 3,599.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599.59/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.19

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