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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.05, 70.47 and 40.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.05, 70.47 and 40.02 is: 55.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.05 : 70.47 = 40.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.05/70.47 = 40.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.05x = 70.47 × 40.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.05x = 2,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820.21/51.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.25

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