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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.39, 76.95 and 40.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.39, 76.95 and 40.55 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.39 : 76.95 = 40.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.39/76.95 = 40.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.39x = 76.95 × 40.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.39x = 3,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120.32/51.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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