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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.29, 76.98 and 31.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.29, 76.98 and 31.04 is: 46.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.29 : 76.98 = 31.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.29/76.98 = 31.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.29x = 76.98 × 31.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.29x = 2,389.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389.48/51.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.59

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