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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.33, 70.92 and 39.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.33, 70.92 and 39.12 is: 54.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.33 : 70.92 = 39.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.33/70.92 = 39.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.33x = 70.92 × 39.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.33x = 2,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774.39/51.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.05

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