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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.61, 71.16 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.61, 71.16 and 34.13 is: 47.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.61 : 71.16 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.61/71.16 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.61x = 71.16 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.61x = 2,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428.69/51.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.06

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