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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.19, 70.57 and 40.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.19, 70.57 and 40.26 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.19 : 70.57 = 40.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.19/70.57 = 40.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.19x = 70.57 × 40.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.19x = 2,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840.87/51.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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