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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.08, 76.60 and 41.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.08, 76.60 and 41.90 is: 62.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.08 : 76.60 = 41.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.08/76.60 = 41.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.08x = 76.60 × 41.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.08x = 3,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209.54/51.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.83

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