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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.47, 70.97 and 41.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.47, 70.97 and 41.66 is: 57.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.47 : 70.97 = 41.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.47/70.97 = 41.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.47x = 70.97 × 41.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.47x = 2,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956.05/51.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.44

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