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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.40, 70.93 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.40, 70.93 and 28.08 is: 38.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.40 : 70.93 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.40/70.93 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.40x = 70.93 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.40x = 1,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991.78/51.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.75

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