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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.30, 70.56 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.30, 70.56 and 38.34 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.30 : 70.56 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.30/70.56 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.30x = 70.56 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.30x = 2,705.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705.27/51.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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