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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.03, 76.48 and 39.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.03, 76.48 and 39.58 is: 59.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.03 : 76.48 = 39.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.03/76.48 = 39.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.03x = 76.48 × 39.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.03x = 3,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027.08/51.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.32

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