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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.34, 70.91 and 39.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.34, 70.91 and 39.61 is: 54.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.34 : 70.91 = 39.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.34/70.91 = 39.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.34x = 70.91 × 39.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.34x = 2,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808.75/51.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.71

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