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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.41, 76.92 and 37.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.41, 76.92 and 37.86 is: 56.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.41 : 76.92 = 37.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.41/76.92 = 37.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.41x = 76.92 × 37.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.41x = 2,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912.19/51.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.65

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