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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.30, 76.50 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.30, 76.50 and 41.10 is: 61.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.30 : 76.50 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.30/76.50 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.30x = 76.50 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.30x = 3,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144.15/51.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.29

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