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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.06, 70.41 and 47.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.06, 70.41 and 47.42 is: 65.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.06 : 70.41 = 47.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.06/70.41 = 47.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.06x = 70.41 × 47.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.06x = 3,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338.49/51.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.38

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