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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.35, 76.96 and 40.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.35, 76.96 and 40.49 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.35 : 76.96 = 40.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.35/76.96 = 40.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.35x = 76.96 × 40.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.35x = 3,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116.11/51.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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