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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.94, 77.83 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.94, 77.83 and 38.44 is: 57.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.94 : 77.83 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.94/77.83 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.94x = 77.83 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.94x = 2,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991.79/51.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.60

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