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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.59, 71.12 and 34.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.59, 71.12 and 34.09 is: 46.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.59 : 71.12 = 34.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.59/71.12 = 34.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.59x = 71.12 × 34.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.59x = 2,424.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.39/51.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.99

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