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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.36, 77.10 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.36, 77.10 and 30 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.36 : 77.10 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.36/77.10 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.36x = 77.10 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.36x = 2,313
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313/51.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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