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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.14, 76.59 and 29.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.14, 76.59 and 29.45 is: 44.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.14 : 76.59 = 29.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.14/76.59 = 29.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.14x = 76.59 × 29.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.14x = 2,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255.19/51.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.10

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