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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.83, 77.72 and 41.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.83, 77.72 and 41.43 is: 62.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.83 : 77.72 = 41.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.83/77.72 = 41.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.83x = 77.72 × 41.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.83x = 3,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219.73/51.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.13

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