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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.89, 77.81 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.89, 77.81 and 34.83 is: 52.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.89 : 77.81 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.89/77.81 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.89x = 77.81 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.89x = 2,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710.14/51.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.23

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