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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.31, 76.81 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.31, 76.81 and 35.07 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.31 : 76.81 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.31/76.81 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.31x = 76.81 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.31x = 2,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693.55/51.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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