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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.04, 76.56 and 29.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.04, 76.56 and 29.71 is: 44.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.04 : 76.56 = 29.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.04/76.56 = 29.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.04x = 76.56 × 29.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.04x = 2,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274.60/51.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.57

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