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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.53, 70.98 and 41.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.53, 70.98 and 41.67 is: 57.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.53 : 70.98 = 41.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.53/70.98 = 41.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.53x = 70.98 × 41.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.53x = 2,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957.74/51.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.40

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