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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.81, 77.76 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.81, 77.76 and 34.73 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.81 : 77.76 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.81/77.76 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.81x = 77.76 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.81x = 2,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700.51/51.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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