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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.40, 76.95 and 31.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.40, 76.95 and 31.06 is: 46.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.40 : 76.95 = 31.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.40/76.95 = 31.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.40x = 76.95 × 31.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.40x = 2,390.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390.07/51.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.50

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