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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.38, 76.99 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.38, 76.99 and 35.32 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.38 : 76.99 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.38/76.99 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.38x = 76.99 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.38x = 2,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718.73/51.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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