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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.59, 71.16 and 32.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.59, 71.16 and 32.19 is: 44.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.59 : 71.16 = 32.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.59/71.16 = 32.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.59x = 71.16 × 32.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.59x = 2,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.64/51.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.41

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