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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.76, 71.42 and 29.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.76, 71.42 and 29.93 is: 41.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.76 : 71.42 = 29.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.76/71.42 = 29.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.76x = 71.42 × 29.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.76x = 2,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137.17/51.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.29

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