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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.16, 70.56 and 39.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.16, 70.56 and 39.52 is: 54.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.16 : 70.56 = 39.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.16/70.56 = 39.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.16x = 70.56 × 39.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.16x = 2,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788.53/51.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.51

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