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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.94, 77.82 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.94, 77.82 and 34.76 is: 52.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.94 : 77.82 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.94/77.82 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.94x = 77.82 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.94x = 2,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704.76/51.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.08

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