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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.12, 71.45 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.12, 71.45 and 51.28 is: 70.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.12 : 71.45 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.12/71.45 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.12x = 71.45 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.12x = 3,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663.96/52.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.30

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