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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 76.96 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 76.96 and 34.16 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 76.96 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/76.96 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 76.96 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 2,628.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628.95/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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