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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.87, 77.84 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.87, 77.84 and 29.06 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.87 : 77.84 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.87/77.84 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.87x = 77.84 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.87x = 2,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261.50/51.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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