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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.17, 70.62 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.17, 70.62 and 30.45 is: 42.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.17 : 70.62 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.17/70.62 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.17x = 70.62 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.17x = 2,150.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150.39/51.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.03

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