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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 71.44 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 71.44 and 38.92 is: 53.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 71.44 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/71.44 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 71.44 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 2,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780.44/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.64

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