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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 71.42 and 32.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 71.42 and 32.34 is: 44.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 71.42 = 32.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/71.42 = 32.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 71.42 × 32.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 2,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309.72/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.62

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