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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 70.89 and 29.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 70.89 and 29.55 is: 40.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 70.89 = 29.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/70.89 = 29.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 70.89 × 29.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 2,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.80/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.76

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