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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.52, 71.12 and 41.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.52, 71.12 and 41.12 is: 56.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.52 : 71.12 = 41.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.52/71.12 = 41.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.52x = 71.12 × 41.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.52x = 2,924.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924.25/51.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.76

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