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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.32, 76.96 and 31.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.32, 76.96 and 31.07 is: 46.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.32 : 76.96 = 31.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.32/76.96 = 31.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.32x = 76.96 × 31.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.32x = 2,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391.15/51.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.59

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