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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.23, 70.65 and 41.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.23, 70.65 and 41.24 is: 56.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.23 : 70.65 = 41.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.23/70.65 = 41.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.23x = 70.65 × 41.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.23x = 2,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913.78/51.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.87

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