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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.06, 70.59 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.06, 70.59 and 40.14 is: 55.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.06 : 70.59 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.06/70.59 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.06x = 70.59 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.06x = 2,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833.48/51.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.49

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