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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.41 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.41 and 42 is: 62.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.41 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.41 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.41 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 3,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209.22/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.76

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