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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.69, 71.32 and 30.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.69, 71.32 and 30.68 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.69 : 71.32 = 30.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.69/71.32 = 30.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.69x = 71.32 × 30.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.69x = 2,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188.10/51.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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