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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51, 76.21 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51, 76.21 and 41.28 is: 61.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51 : 76.21 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51/76.21 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51x = 76.21 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51x = 3,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145.95/51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.69

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