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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.95, 78.81 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.95, 78.81 and 51 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.95 : 78.81 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.95/78.81 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.95x = 78.81 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.95x = 4,019.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019.06/52.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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