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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.45, 76.98 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.45, 76.98 and 34.32 is: 51.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.45 : 76.98 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.45/76.98 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.45x = 76.98 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.45x = 2,641.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641.95/51.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.35

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