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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 70.92 and 29.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 70.92 and 29.58 is: 40.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 70.92 = 29.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/70.92 = 29.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 70.92 × 29.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 2,097.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097.81/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.82

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