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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 70.91 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 70.91 and 34.98 is: 48.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 70.91 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/70.91 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 70.91 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 2,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480.26/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.26

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