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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 51.89, 71.61 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 51.89, 71.61 and 30.05 is: 41.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    51.89 : 71.61 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    51.89/71.61 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    51.89x = 71.61 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    51.89x = 2,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151.98/51.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.47

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