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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.28, 70.57 and 38.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.28, 70.57 and 38.98 is: 53.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.28 : 70.57 = 38.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.28/70.57 = 38.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.28x = 70.57 × 38.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.28x = 2,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750.96/51.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.64

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