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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.85, 77.73 and 41.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.85, 77.73 and 41.14 is: 61.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.85 : 77.73 = 41.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.85/77.73 = 41.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.85x = 77.73 × 41.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.85x = 3,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197.81/51.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.67

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