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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.92, 77.89 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.92, 77.89 and 38.35 is: 57.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.92 : 77.89 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.92/77.89 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.92x = 77.89 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.92x = 2,987.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987.08/51.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.53

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