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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.05, 76.63 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.05, 76.63 and 41.54 is: 62.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.05 : 76.63 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.05/76.63 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.05x = 76.63 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.05x = 3,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182.80/51.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.34

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