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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 76.95 and 28.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 76.95 and 28.47 is: 42.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 76.95 = 28.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/76.95 = 28.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 76.95 × 28.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 2,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190.77/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.72

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