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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.29, 70.70 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.29, 70.70 and 38.16 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.29 : 70.70 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.29/70.70 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.29x = 70.70 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.29x = 2,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697.72/51.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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