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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 76.89 and 31.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 76.89 and 31.04 is: 46.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 76.89 = 31.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/76.89 = 31.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 76.89 × 31.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 2,386.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386.28/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.44

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