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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.88, 71.68 and 41.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.88, 71.68 and 41.04 is: 56.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.88 : 71.68 = 41.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.88/71.68 = 41.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.88x = 71.68 × 41.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.88x = 2,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941.75/51.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.70

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