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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.44, 70.98 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.44, 70.98 and 34.22 is: 47.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.44 : 70.98 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.44/70.98 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.44x = 70.98 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.44x = 2,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428.94/51.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.22

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