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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.97, 71.67 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.97, 71.67 and 34.48 is: 47.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.97 : 71.67 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.97/71.67 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.97x = 71.67 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.97x = 2,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470.82/51.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.55

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