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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 70.83 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 70.83 and 39.15 is: 53.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 70.83 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/70.83 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 70.83 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 2,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772.99/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.96

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