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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.31, 76.90 and 31.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.31, 76.90 and 31.03 is: 46.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.31 : 76.90 = 31.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.31/76.90 = 31.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.31x = 76.90 × 31.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.31x = 2,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386.43/51.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.51

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