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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.15, 76.51 and 39.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.15, 76.51 and 39.61 is: 59.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.15 : 76.51 = 39.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.15/76.51 = 39.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.15x = 76.51 × 39.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.15x = 3,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030.56/51.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.25

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