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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.99, 77.84 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.99, 77.84 and 34.84 is: 52.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.99 : 77.84 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.99/77.84 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.99x = 77.84 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.99x = 2,711.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711.95/51.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.16

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