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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.17, 76.41 and 40.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.17, 76.41 and 40.91 is: 61.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.17 : 76.41 = 40.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.17/76.41 = 40.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.17x = 76.41 × 40.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.17x = 3,125.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125.55/51.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.09

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