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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.75, 71.42 and 29.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.75, 71.42 and 29.92 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.75 : 71.42 = 29.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.75/71.42 = 29.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.75x = 71.42 × 29.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.75x = 2,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.69/51.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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