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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.03, 76.44 and 40.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.03, 76.44 and 40.19 is: 60.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.03 : 76.44 = 40.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.03/76.44 = 40.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.03x = 76.44 × 40.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.03x = 3,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071.74/51.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.19

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