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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.80, 71.41 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.80, 71.41 and 35.40 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.80 : 71.41 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.80/71.41 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.80x = 71.41 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.80x = 2,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527.91/51.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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