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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 76.80 and 31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 76.80 and 31 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 76.80 = 31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/76.80 = 31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 76.80 × 31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 2,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380.80/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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