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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.11, 70.52 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.11, 70.52 and 30.38 is: 41.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.11 : 70.52 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.11/70.52 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.11x = 70.52 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.11x = 2,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142.65/51.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.93

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