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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.35, 76.89 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.35, 76.89 and 41.07 is: 61.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.35 : 76.89 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.35/76.89 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.35x = 76.89 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.35x = 3,157.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157.87/51.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.50

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