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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.34, 76.97 and 28.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.34, 76.97 and 28.50 is: 42.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.34 : 76.97 = 28.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.34/76.97 = 28.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.34x = 76.97 × 28.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.34x = 2,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.26/51.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.72

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