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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.43, 70.97 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.43, 70.97 and 35.04 is: 48.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.43 : 70.97 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.43/70.97 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.43x = 70.97 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.43x = 2,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486.26/51.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.34

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