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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.40, 76.99 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.40, 76.99 and 31.05 is: 46.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.40 : 76.99 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.40/76.99 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.40x = 76.99 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.40x = 2,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390.54/51.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.51

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