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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.56, 77.30 and 28.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.56, 77.30 and 28.73 is: 43.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.56 : 77.30 = 28.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.56/77.30 = 28.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.56x = 77.30 × 28.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.56x = 2,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220.30/51.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.07

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