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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.49, 71.03 and 34.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.49, 71.03 and 34.03 is: 46.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.49 : 71.03 = 34.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.49/71.03 = 34.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.49x = 71.03 × 34.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.49x = 2,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417.15/51.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.94

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