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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.41, 77.04 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.41, 77.04 and 38.54 is: 57.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.41 : 77.04 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.41/77.04 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.41x = 77.04 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.41x = 2,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968.74/51.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.75

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