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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.36, 76.98 and 38.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.36, 76.98 and 38.52 is: 57.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.36 : 76.98 = 38.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.36/76.98 = 38.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.36x = 76.98 × 38.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.36x = 2,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965.27/51.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.74

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