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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.84, 71.58 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.84, 71.58 and 34.41 is: 47.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.84 : 71.58 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.84/71.58 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.84x = 71.58 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.84x = 2,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463.07/51.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.51

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