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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.42, 76.96 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.42, 76.96 and 34.26 is: 51.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.42 : 76.96 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.42/76.96 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.42x = 76.96 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.42x = 2,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636.65/51.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.28

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