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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.99, 71.75 and 31.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.99, 71.75 and 31.28 is: 43.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.99 : 71.75 = 31.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.99/71.75 = 31.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.99x = 71.75 × 31.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.99x = 2,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243.82/51.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.16

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