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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.35, 70.80 and 38.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.35, 70.80 and 38.39 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.35 : 70.80 = 38.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.35/70.80 = 38.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.35x = 70.80 × 38.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.35x = 2,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718.01/51.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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