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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.41, 76.97 and 28.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.41, 76.97 and 28.60 is: 42.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.41 : 76.97 = 28.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.41/76.97 = 28.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.41x = 76.97 × 28.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.41x = 2,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201.22/51.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.81

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