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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.58, 71.19 and 30.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.58, 71.19 and 30.86 is: 42.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.58 : 71.19 = 30.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.58/71.19 = 30.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.58x = 71.19 × 30.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.58x = 2,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196.72/51.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.59

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