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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.87, 71.56 and 40.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.87, 71.56 and 40.17 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.87 : 71.56 = 40.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.87/71.56 = 40.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.87x = 71.56 × 40.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.87x = 2,874.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874.57/51.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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